
Flare exercise, Urenui, New Plymouth
Police are advising residents of Urenui, near New Plymouth, to expect to see flares early Saturday evening.
Up to 35 mixed flares will be set off at Urenui Domain between 5pm and 7pm Saturday 20 October as part of a training exercise.
The flares will predominately be red handheld flares, however red and white parachute flares and orange smoke flares will also be tested.
Anyone who witnesses flares in the vicinity of Urenui Domain during this time should not be alarmed.


What's one highway or road that needs attention?
We've all been on a summer roadie and experienced first-hand the state of our roads.
If you've ever been stuck in a summer traffic jam, had near-misses on dangerous turns or feared for your life on clifftops (while the car behind you is tail-gating!) - you may have an opinion on this one.
Tell us what main road or highway you think needs some serious attention across the country, and why!


Show us your projects
Whether it's craft, haberdashery, woodwork or upcycling, we'd love to see what you've been working on lately.
You may even spark someone else's creativity...
Tell us about your current project or show us a picture in the comments below...


Poll: Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?
Concerns have been raised about Nelson Hospital with complaints of lack of staffing and excessive wait times. Do you have confidence in your local emergency department?

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36% Yes, it serves us well
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63.2% No, I have concerns
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0.8% Other - I'll share below